Initial Posting Date:

10/28/2025

Application Deadline:

11/18/2025

Agency:

Department of Transportation

Salary Range:

$6,240 - $9,674

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Community Charging Rebates Program Manager

Job Description:

Community Charging Rebates Program Manager – Planner 3
Oregon Department of Transportation

Policy, Data & Analysis Division

Climate Office

Salem

This position is open for recruitment and fully funded following the 2025 Special Legislative Session.

The role:

Join us as the community charging rebates program manager in our Climate Office. In this role, you will develop and implement the Community Charging Rebates program to support the transition to zero emission vehicles. You will establish plans, processes, procedures and guidance for distributing funds for community-based charging! You will also work on program development and implementation, public engagement, project selection and administration as well as coordinating across ODOT Divisions on budgeting, monitoring and reporting. Apply today!

We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregon's communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A day in the life:

• Manage the Community Charging Rebate Program to enhance access to electric vehicle charging throughout Oregon.

• Develop and update program policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure effective distribution of funds.

• Oversee application review, project selection and award tracking to maintain compliance and budget balance.

• Review applications to ensure that they meet the criteria for allowable applicants and projects, that federal funds are used appropriately and that awards remain within established budget limits.

• Manage the program budget in coordination with other Climate Office staff.

• Review applicable federal laws, rules and regulations to ensure the Climate Office funding program procedures and guidance align with federal requirements.

• Coordinate with the Climate Office and other state agencies to align with statewide climate and electrification strategies.

• Work in an office environment with hybrid work options. In-person meetings or office work are expected at least eight times a year based on business needs. Occasional travel, primarily within Oregon and possibly involving overnight stays, may also be required.

• To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

What’s in it for you:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.

• Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment, we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed, accurate and reflect your skills, experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.

• The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible, the salary range will increase by 6%.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity!

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Minimum qualifications:

Six years of planning experience related to the job;

OR

A bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field AND three years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job;

OR

An equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.

Note: A master’s degree in regional planning, public administration, social science, civil engineering, architecture, economics, geography or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

What we’d like to see:

If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.

• Demonstrated experience in program management or project delivery processes, preferably for either transportation or climate-focused initiatives.

• Evidence of independently starting or improving processes, taking ownership of outcomes and completing tasks with minimal supervision.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills shown through concise, audience-appropriate materials and partnership examples.

• Proven ability to work effectively with internal and external partners or cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.

• Demonstrated ability to research, interpret and apply policies, data or regulations to develop practical solutions.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

  • Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.

  • Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section above.

    • Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

    • Please address your cover letter to Susan Peitman, Climate Office Director.

    • Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “what we’d like to see” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

    • You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application.

  • Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

• For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional information:

• We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension].

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.

• We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.

• We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.

• You will be represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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